Recent studies suggests that the extended or continuous infusion of piperacillin/tazobactam results in lower mortality, a finding that applies for both continuous and extended infusion separately
Dosage:
- Adult: 4.5 g 6/8 hrly for 5-14 days by infusion over 30 min
- Child: 2-12 yr 90 mg/kg (piperacillin 80 mg/kg and tazobactam 10 mg/kg) 6/8 hrly for 5-14 days by infusion over 30 min. Max: 4.5 g per dose; >12 yr Same as adult dose.
- Renal impairment: Haemodialysis patients: 2.25 g 12 hrly; additional dose of 0.75 g after each dialysis session. CAPD: 2.25 g 12 hrly.
Piperacillin & Tazobactam For Injection IP
For I.V Use Only
Nosocomial pneumonia
Complicated intra-abdominal infections
Complicated urinary tract infections
Empiric therapy for febrile neutropenic patients
Skin and soft tissue infections